ECE 108 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Multiculturalism refers to which of the following? - Answers --Cultural diversity
-Respect and appreciation for different cultures
-Race, ethnicity, class, culture, religion, sex, age
Which term best describes instruction for ELL students in which students develop
literacy in their first language before shifting to bilingual or English-only instruction? -
Answers -Primary language instruction for ELL's
How often is English used when implementing the two-way bilingual approach? -
Answers -Half of the curriculum is taught in English and half taught in other language
What term best describes a child who is performing below age or grade level but has
normal intelligence levels? - Answers -Learning disability
At-risk children's vocabulary and language development is mostly affected by which of
the following? - Answers -Diverse backgrounds, first language other than English,
learning disability
According to this theorist's multiple intelligences theory we all need different learning
experiences, some that foster our strengths and some that help us develop skills in
other areas. - Answers -Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
Linguistic, logical/mathematical, spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal,
intrapersonal
Which term describes the idea of instructing children with physical disabilities in the
general education classroom with the necessary assistance provided to him or her? -
Answers -Inclusion
Which of the following types of programs is designed to improve and enhance the
literacy development of children who are identified as at-risk before they enter
kindergarten? - Answers -Early intervention literacy programs
When dealing with students who have physical impairments or developmental learning
differences, it may be helpful to do which of the following? - Answers -Strategically
place them in the classroom/make adaptations to your classroom to meet their needs
Know what their needs are and how to accommodate them reasonably
Survey the parents about the children
The following characteristics are major elements in a Reading Recovery Program. -
Answers -Program for young readers experiencing difficulty learning during 1st grade
, Daily 30-minute, one-to-one instructional sessions in addition to regular classroom
reading instruction
Strategies include:
-Reading familiar story for fluency
-Walk through new book together
-Eventually read new book without teacher assistance
Mr. Palmeto is a second-grade teacher. One of his students does not speak English.
Which idea is the most effective strategy to help the English Language Learner learn
how to read? - Answers -Provide extensive vocabulary instruction with activities
Miss Greene is planning lessons in which she will differentiate her instruction in order to
meet the diverse needs of the learners in her classroom. What are the elements of
differentiated instruction? - Answers -Assess students to design instruction to meet
their needs
Keep instruction flexible
Be responsive to student differences and interests
Be responsive to student achievement levels and learning needs
Essay: Discuss several strategies that can assist English language learners
communicate in school. - Answers -o English immersion - English-only instruction;
affective with young children who can learn language more easily
o English as a second language - children taken out of the classroom by a different
teacher and taught English
o Bilingual education - several approaches
* Transitional approach - English eventually replaces student's native language
* Maintenance approach - goal is for students to learn English while maintaining their
1st language
* Two-way bilingual approach - used in classrooms with mix of English speakers and
non-English speakers; half taught in English and half in other language
o Primary language programs - develops literacy in primary language 1st, and then
bilingual or English-only instruction
Multiculturalism refers to which of the following? - Answers --Cultural diversity
-Respect and appreciation for different cultures
-Race, ethnicity, class, culture, religion, sex, age
Which term best describes instruction for ELL students in which students develop
literacy in their first language before shifting to bilingual or English-only instruction? -
Answers -Primary language instruction for ELL's
How often is English used when implementing the two-way bilingual approach? -
Answers -Half of the curriculum is taught in English and half taught in other language
What term best describes a child who is performing below age or grade level but has
normal intelligence levels? - Answers -Learning disability
At-risk children's vocabulary and language development is mostly affected by which of
the following? - Answers -Diverse backgrounds, first language other than English,
learning disability
According to this theorist's multiple intelligences theory we all need different learning
experiences, some that foster our strengths and some that help us develop skills in
other areas. - Answers -Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
Linguistic, logical/mathematical, spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal,
intrapersonal
Which term describes the idea of instructing children with physical disabilities in the
general education classroom with the necessary assistance provided to him or her? -
Answers -Inclusion
Which of the following types of programs is designed to improve and enhance the
literacy development of children who are identified as at-risk before they enter
kindergarten? - Answers -Early intervention literacy programs
When dealing with students who have physical impairments or developmental learning
differences, it may be helpful to do which of the following? - Answers -Strategically
place them in the classroom/make adaptations to your classroom to meet their needs
Know what their needs are and how to accommodate them reasonably
Survey the parents about the children
The following characteristics are major elements in a Reading Recovery Program. -
Answers -Program for young readers experiencing difficulty learning during 1st grade
, Daily 30-minute, one-to-one instructional sessions in addition to regular classroom
reading instruction
Strategies include:
-Reading familiar story for fluency
-Walk through new book together
-Eventually read new book without teacher assistance
Mr. Palmeto is a second-grade teacher. One of his students does not speak English.
Which idea is the most effective strategy to help the English Language Learner learn
how to read? - Answers -Provide extensive vocabulary instruction with activities
Miss Greene is planning lessons in which she will differentiate her instruction in order to
meet the diverse needs of the learners in her classroom. What are the elements of
differentiated instruction? - Answers -Assess students to design instruction to meet
their needs
Keep instruction flexible
Be responsive to student differences and interests
Be responsive to student achievement levels and learning needs
Essay: Discuss several strategies that can assist English language learners
communicate in school. - Answers -o English immersion - English-only instruction;
affective with young children who can learn language more easily
o English as a second language - children taken out of the classroom by a different
teacher and taught English
o Bilingual education - several approaches
* Transitional approach - English eventually replaces student's native language
* Maintenance approach - goal is for students to learn English while maintaining their
1st language
* Two-way bilingual approach - used in classrooms with mix of English speakers and
non-English speakers; half taught in English and half in other language
o Primary language programs - develops literacy in primary language 1st, and then
bilingual or English-only instruction
